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The Exile
- The Flight of Osama bin Laden
- Narrated by: Chris Kayser
- Length: 24 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
The Exile joins Osama bin Laden as he escapes into Pakistan in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, bringing to vivid life the years leading up to his death spent on the run and in exile. It tells the human story, and illuminates the global political workings. It is a tale of evasion, collusion, betrayal and the deep pain of isolation. Staying with a small group of characters throughout, The Exile moves through a series of dramatic set-pieces, from the shocking failure of the Battle of Tora Bora, one of the most significant losses in US strategic history, when, outgunned and outflanked, Osama still managed to give the world's most accomplished trackers the slip, through his covert journey from safe-house to safe-house in Pakistan, to the years spent hiding in the military compound in Abottabad where he was eventually to be killed.
Using the contacts built up through years of research, including wives of key players such as Osama bin Laden and his mastermind, Khaled Sheikh Mohammed, the authors have gained extraordinary and intimate insight into Osama bin Laden and those closest to him. Meticulously researched, beautifully written, this is an enthralling and revelatory journey.
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- Richard
- 03-05-19
The detail is incredible
This book delves into the minutiae of all things OBL, the depth afforded by this book of someone who irrevocably changed the world is utterly fascinating.
So much goes on away from the view of us mere mortals. Key people from the government and security agencies have blood on their hands. The relationships across the international community seem to be of connivence and financial gain and not for the betterment of the normal people.
Good book,
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- GRAEME
- 18-02-18
Just brilliant
If you’re interested in OBL and the machinations if Al Qaeda you will love this book.
You can tell how much research has gone in to it by the depth of knowledge of the authors .
Highly recommended
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